Archives for November 2015

NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim November 28, 2015 as: Small Business Saturday in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to support local small businesses in our communities as they go about their holiday shopping. Read more

NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim November 26, 2015 as: Thanksgiving Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to enjoy a day of reflection upon the blessings of everyday life, to gather with family, friends, and neighbors in celebration, and to share whatever good fortunes each may have with those who are less fortunate. Read more

Governor Bill Walker announced the state’s acquisition of TransCanada’s share of the Alaska LNG (AKLNG) project today. Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Myers finalized the termination of the formal agreement that established and guided the participation of TransCanada Alaska Midstream LP in the AKLNG project. Read more

NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim December 1, 2015 as: HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing, increase their awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS, to participate in prevention activities and efforts, and to offer compassion, support, and understanding to all those whose are affected and impacted by HIV and AIDS. Read more